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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, September 1, 2025
Michael Lee Tremaine, 51, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of criminal trespass and is being held in lieu of $175 bail.Austin James Russell Lashbrook, 19, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon and is being...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, September 1, 2025
Cheyanne Evalena Yvonne Slichenmyer, 29, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Miranda Nicole Porter, 41, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of interference with law enforcement;...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, September 1, 2025
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.

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KBI to break ground on new crime center

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Monday, September 1, 2025
Kansas law enforcement, legislators and officials will break ground on the KBI Regional Crime Center and Laboratory, a facility to be used for KBI investigative and laboratory operations, PSU criminal justice education, and law enforcement training.
Cloth dolls like this one aren’t only toys; they are pieces of American history. They were made by hand in the 1930s and ‘40s by artisans who received training and employment from the Works Progress Administration. Photo Credit: Apple Tree Auction Center (c) 2025 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Cloth dolls like this one aren’t only toys; they are pieces of American history. They were made by hand in the 1930s and ‘40s by artisans who received training and employment from the Works Progress Administration. Photo Credit: Apple Tree Auction Center (c) 2025 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Labor Day is time to reflect on history of workers

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Monday, September 1, 2025
Labor Day is a good time to reflect on the history of workers in America. One of the most interesting periods came during the Great Depression with the Works Progress Administration, later called the Work Projects Administration, from 1935 to 1943.

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Sulfur mysterious element is necessary for everything

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Monday, September 1, 2025
Sulfur is a mysterious element. Sulfur compounds are the reason for the smell of rotten eggs and gun smoke, why cutting onions makes you cry, an important part of car batteries, and, unfortunately, that certain taste in Pittsburg’s water.
Pat York participates in the traditional “running of the gauntlet” at the Columbus Post Office. York is retiring after 26 years of service. Co-workers lined up to congratulate York on his accomplishments and to wish him well in his future endeavors. Courtesy photo.

Pat York participates in the traditional “running of the gauntlet” at the Columbus Post Office. York is retiring after 26 years of service. Co-workers lined up to congratulate York on his accomplishments and to wish him well in his future endeavors. Courtesy photo.

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Pat York

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Monday, September 1, 2025
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